Associate Specialist, Data Analytics

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Job Description: Associate Specialist, Data Analytics  The Associate Specialist, Data Analytics is a key role responsible for managing an enterprise dataset used for regulatory reporting (Resolution Plan). This dataset (called the Service Catalog) will also be used for other transformation initiatives within Enterprise Architecture world through data management, regulatory reporting, process governance, business analysis, and technology enablement activities. The role partners with stakeholders across Enterprise Architecture, Resolution Planning, Technology, and Business teams to maintain critical business and technology data, drive process improvements, support governance workflows, and deliver reporting and analytics solutions. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder management skills to support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and enterprise governance objectives. Responsibilities Service Catalog Operations & Regulatory Support Support the annual and quarterly Service Catalog Mapping and Attestation exercises across Personnel, Systems, Vendors, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, and other critical service components. Perform data collection, validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance activities across multiple enterprise data sources. Coordinate with business stakeholders to resolve mapping discrepancies, data quality issues, and reporting exceptions. Maintain Service Catalog metadata and ensure alignment with Resolution Planning and regulatory reporting requirements. Prepare data extracts, reports, exhibits, and management information supporting Resolution Planning submissions and regulatory inquiries. Support data ingestion activities and maintain integrity of the Service Catalog repository. Participate in stakeholder outreach, training sessions, office hours, and governance meetings related to Service Catalog processes. Analytics, Reporting & Automation Leverage Microsoft Access, Excel, VBA, Power Query, SQL, and Power Platform tools to automate manual processes (current state solution – we have plans to modernize this in 2027). Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to provide operational insights and performance metrics.